The reported development is recorded under the focus phrase Bangladesh RMG rooftop solar. A study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue found that Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector could support about 1,768.3 megawatt-peak of rooftop solar capacity. The assessment covered 3,320 factories and identified a potential investment pipeline worth about US$188.2 million.

The study found that 2,303 factories were technically and economically viable for rooftop solar. However, only 509 were considered investment-ready when financing conditions and project preparation were taken into account.
CPD reported that projects became difficult to finance at commercial lending rates. The study found no investment-ready projects at a 10.5 percent commercial rate, while a 9.8 percent blended-finance rate left 509 projects ready for investment.
The research recommended blended green finance, faster approvals and stronger coordination to help factories install rooftop systems. The figures describe assessed potential and investment readiness, not solar capacity already installed across the garment sector.
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